Sixth form student, 17, found dead at her home as police continue to quiz a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of her murder
- Ellie Gould, 17, was a year 12 pupil at Hardenhuish School in Chippenham
- Boy, 17, arrested on suspicion of murder after she was found in Calne, Wilshire
- A post mortem to determine the exact cause of Ms Gould’s death is taking place
A 17-year-old girl found dead at her home in Wiltshire on Friday has been named as Ellie Gould, a year 12 pupil at a school in Chippenham.
Police launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the body of Ms Gould yesterday in Calne, Wiltshire.
A 17-year-old boy, who is thought to be known to the victim, was arrested on suspicion of her murder.
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A 17-year-old girl killed in Calne, Wiltshire, on Friday has been named as Ellie Gould, a year 12 pupil at Hardenhuish School in Chippenham, Wiltshire Police said. Above: The force released a picture of Ellie, chosen by her family, who have asked for privacy
Paramedics were called to Springfield Drive, Calne on Friday afternoon where they discovered the body of Ms Gould shortly before 3.15pm.
The force said Ellie was a Year 12 pupil at Hardenhuish School in Chippenham.
Mourners were seen in tears outside Ms Gould’s home today as they arrived to lay flowers.
In a statement, Hardenhuish School said: ‘The Hardenhuish community is shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ellie Gould.
‘Ellie was a talented, popular and much-loved member of our school community who will be dearly missed.
‘Our thoughts and condolences are with Ellie’s family at this devastating time.
‘We recognise that the coming days and months will be difficult for us all and we are determined to support each other with the help of our partner agencies.
Mourners arrived at Ms Gould’s home today to lay flowers
Police launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the body of Ms Gould at her home in Calne, Wiltshire, yesterday
‘Further details of this support will be shared directly with our pupils and parents.’
A teacher stationed at the gates of the school confirmed mourners had been arriving to pay their respects.
He said: ‘We’re looking after our pupils and students and teachers at this time.’
Ms Gould’s neighbours expressed their shock at the tragic murder.
Sarah Collins, said: ‘She had just turned 17 – I think that’s her car in the driveway with L plates on. I saw her practising driving with her dad around here.
‘It’s very sad, and very unsettling. They [the police] said there’s no security risk but I don’t know how they can be sure.’
Locals said Ms Gould had recently celebrated her birthday and had just started learning how to drive
Forensics officers spent the day working at the scene in the search for evidence
Sue Borley, who lives just outside the police cordon, has been a resident on Springfield Drive for eight years.
She said: ‘It’s desperate, I feel so sorry for the parents. I got back last night and seeing all the police there, I couldn’t settle.’
Superintendent Conway Duncan said: ‘Our thoughts remain with Ellie’s family, her friends and schoolmates.
Ms Gould’s body was found at her home in the Wiltshire town of Calne, south-west England
‘Ellie’s family will continue to receive support from specially trained officers and we are aware that her fellow pupils are being encouraged to seek support being organised by Hardenhuish School.
‘We fully appreciate the level of shock, anxiety and upset in and around Calne and Chippenham and our officers are continuing to progress their inquiries as swiftly and diligently as possible.
‘I would like to take this opportunity to thank our communities in Calne for the support and patience they have shown our officers as they undertake their inquiries.’
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